US Bridges

RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal

Good

Oneida County, New York · Hamlet of Durhamville · Structure no. 000000004437270

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,427
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 46
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationHamlet of Durhamville
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11739, -75.67021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2018)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 46 over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.